Project "Monty"

[Dale]

Update time as usual, bit of a late one and a large one as i never had chance to do it over the weekend like a normally do anyways on to the pictures like normal

Earlier in the thread i tried the malt vinegar trick, which worked a treat on parts that weren't painted here the bits i did fresh out the vinegar after one night



Then i took the core plugs out of the block



Then i cracked on building the head up as its sat on the kitchen side

Fitted new steam seals, valves already been lapped in fitted valves and hva's






Then i "bagged" the front end ready for the work to begin underneath







Then my new -31 actuator came in the week from "Scooby"




Then i did more bits with the spray gun and picked a few bits up from vaux




Then I removed fuel tank and rear beam



I have taken the carbon canister off, so i no longer need the breather that goes back past the fuel tank and up to the filler neck, what have people done here? just block the connection on the filler neck or leave it venting to atmosphere?



Connection on filler neck, what have people done then?



Then i focused on underneath

First to degrease and remove all dirt and get rid of any rust

50/50






More cleaning



Then i removed all the rust and then etched, seam sealed, primed and stone chipped






left that to dry! So i cracked on with the engine

I already cleaned the block earlier in the week and painted it

Fitted new core plugs





Then i fitted the crank with new glyco bearings




Then I connected the conrods and pistons




Thats all for now

Cheers Dale

[Jack]

This is a seriously nice build.

[corsadonk]

Looking good, if you want we've got a container full of thinners at work that a set of lower arms will fit in.

[Daz H]

loving the paint makes it all look new again!

[Dale]

This is a seriously nice build.

Cheers

Looking good, if you want we've got a container full of thinners at work that a set of lower arms will fit in.

Yer... i give you a call tomorrow, as i got a few questions about the fuel pipe

loving the paint makes it all look new again!

cheers, its still only stone chip at the moment so not glossy yet but hopefully that will be tomorrow when it gets painted

[Kev_G]

bloody hell theres a lot of work there

[Dale]

bloody hell theres a lot of work there

Cheers, yer tell me about it hopefully be all done by end of month

[rc]

loving the fact your going to town on it, will make it such a better finished product

[ianofbhills]

What was your technique/products used for cleaning the underside?
Its so clean and fresh with the fresh stonechip this is going to be lovely.

[Dale]

loving the fact your going to town on it, will make it such a better finished product

Cheers, yer and i want to just use it after and not fix it ever weekend!

What was your technique/products used for cleaning the underside?
Its so clean and fresh with the fresh stonechip this is going to be lovely.

I used Silicone remover on the underneath to get rid of any grease and dirt! then Primed rubbered down, etched any bare metal, primed, stone chipped and finally sprayed!

The stone chip finish was nice as i used the gun at about 2 bar creating the original finish (orange peal) but it was flat as it is over paintable, which is what i wanted!

[Dale]

Had some more time over last 2 days to crack on with monty again, pictures as normal

First off i sprayed the underside and rear arches as the stone chip finish was matte finish!








Then i sprayed the gearbox and inlet manifold but decided I chose the wrong colour and it looked like it was still primer Shame as the finish was nice but it was annoying me









Back to the paint suppliers and I then chose this colour which i'm really happy with




Then I took all the sheet off




Then time to crack on with the engine

First off I fitted the pistons/conrods




Then ARP Studs with Cometec 1.3 head gasket



Head all torqued up and spare rocker cover fitted to stop **** getting on the engine




Thats all for today, I'll carry on from where I left off tomorrow

Dale

[ianofbhills]

Looks better then new its so clean.
Moving fast on this one now keep the updates coming they are fantastic to read.

[tomo2k9]

thats very nice that is mate keep it up

[Daz H]

everything is allways emaculate loving it even more each day!

[Dale]

Looks better then new its so clean.
Moving fast on this one now keep the updates coming they are fantastic to read.

Cheers, will do don't worry! done alot this week as i have had time off

thats very nice that is mate keep it up

Cheers

everything is allways emaculate loving it even more each day!

Thanks

[Dale]

Got more done today

First off was fitting the output shaft seals

This is the propper tool we use at work (Same as mini's)





Next up was fitting the z20let oil pump

First off remove the wrong seal and fit the correct seal





Then fitted steveboyslim's pick up pipe



Found out that the z20let oil pump uses M8 bolts (2x M8x25mm Cap head screws) and M6 for the rest to the block (12x M6x20mm) I had to drill the 8v baffle plate and alloy sump to allow M8 cap screws to go through





Fitted dust cover and bottom pully



Then Fitted water pump and New cam belt and timed engine up including XE inlet cam, I have retarded the XE cam by 6 Deg!

More tomorrow

Dale

[Olsrey]

Looks good matey. But 6 degrees crank or camshaft?

[Dale]

Looks good matey. But 6 degrees crank or camshaft?

6 deg at the crank, I guess thats correct?

[Olsrey]

6 deg at the crank, I guess thats correct?

I'm pretty sure it should be 7 degrees crank.

[Dale]

I'm pretty sure it should be 7 degrees crank.

i did a few searches on it people vary between 6 and 8 deg at the crank!

[Kev_G]

stunning work - wish i had the space to do mine

[Dale]

Bit a late update but here goes

Pictures of cambelt on and timed up with inlet retarded




Then fitted steveboyslim's lightened pot flywheel with LUK clutch (haven't upgraded as clutch is pretty much brand new)




Checked in a few boxes for bits in previous conversions found brand new set of genuine engine mounts (all 3) and all 4 genuine cv boot kits



Then gearbox on and time to get it in the car






Then i fitted the turbo with cossie actuator




Then Fitted oil cooler and mounts



Intercooler on




fitted the webber fuel pressure regulator



Fitted throttle body, Top hat and started and all the hoses




Then i started on the wiring and tidying the looms up






cleaned filler neck and front arch liners



Goodridge Brake hoses with the stainless option for fitments



Does anyone know if the standard reticulation valve works ok on evo5 software?

Fitted all brake pipes and headlamps!

Hopefully more in the week

Dale

[Dale]

Little update nothing great

Got more loom stuff ( can't remember what its called ) to tidy looms up



New fuel pipe and clips, job for the weekend (Big thanks to mike)



Bought TX crank pulley as I'm not running PAS so I don't need twin pulley




and finally a few pictures from underneath with brake pipes fitted back on with new braided hoses






Cheers Dale

[Daz H]

looking goood! getting close now

[Dale]

looking goood! getting close now

Getting there still to slow for me

Also popped to vauxhall at lunch picked up a few bits





Still got to pick some more bits tomorrow! Will hopefully get loads more done over the weekend

Dale